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4.27 / 5 based on 104 reviews
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Petra H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Czech Economy is still somehow incomparable with the American :-)
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Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Food, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
You will feel like in the students' heaven here.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
how different the Americans are from the Europeans :-)
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you want to work hard, but also enjoy being an exchange student, this is the best place to go.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
It's in the USA, what more can I say...
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I've become more fluent in the most academic situations and also improved my writing skills.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
because of a good location
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Personal comments
they try to provide you housing as close to the school as possible and you usually live with an American student or with an Asian student. You hardly ever live with another European student.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Once you're in Chapel Hill, you shouldn't miss going to the Library, East End Martini Bar, or Panera for perfect coffee.
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